Page Content Degrees and Certificates Program Overview Career Information The Criminal Justice programs at Dallas College provide valuable knowledge in working effectively in corrections, probation, government and private security settings. Practical courses include dealing with criminal behavior, methods of criminology, public policy, interpersonal communication and ethical issues in criminal justice. View Guided Pathways How much money does this career pay? Which classes do I need? What our students are saying Contact Us Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Start Today Check out our program options! Basic Peace Officer Basic Corrections Officer Basic Telecommunicator Security Officer Level II, III & IV “I want every day to be a new challenge and I want to help people – but not from behind a desk. My criminology classes have all been good and I like the life experience my professors bring to the classroom.” Read Veronica's story. Veronica AlejandroDallas College student and hopeful future police officer